Gulf Air's XL Airways 737 wet-lease

[Panama Jack]

After reading about XL Airways of the UK ceasing operations suddenly, I am wondering if and how the 2 Boeing 737 wet lease may be affected. As I understand it, XL Airways from Germany is an entirely different Company, but will there be ripples?

[ironbutt57]

Sprecken se Deutsch?? according to the website/press release in German...no...:ok:

[Ali Baba]

Hey the formula of XLG and XLF is equal to XLGF, so GF next?

[fractional]

the formula of XLG and XLF is equal to XLGF, so GF next? Not with this King and Crown Prince:=.

[40&80]

How good is his credit rating on the world stage?

[Cam32]

Fill me in on the info. :confused:

What does the crown prince have to do with the XL working for GF? Why would he care if it goes under? The 737's are due to be phased out soon arn't they? End of contract early, is all I can see..

(fresh crew for GF to take on) (in line with senority of course):ok:

[ironbutt57]

I think the fellow meant is GF going to follow the way XL UK went..

[fractional]

Thanks ironbutt57.
For those who know this (Gulf) region well, many times the little intricate political games play a big role in certain developments even if they do not have a business sense. GF still has a role to play, but is plagued by misunderstandings at government level. Consequently, we have Bahrain Air. That's my 50 Fils contribution.:rolleyes:

[Flygulfair]

At the current moment and the direction that Gulf Air is following i can certainly say that they still have a chance to re coupe losses and turn around.

Gulf Air has a rich heritage and has enough time and money to turn into a big profitable airline, all they need to do is get a bit more advice and fix the current issues they have with there customer service, aircraft and more.

Emirates is not doing anything logically, They are just spending money which they may need one day.

The Europe/American market has been hit to badly since the credit crunch oil prices and other reasons, compared to the other markets they are the most venerable compared to others, The middle east can offer cheap and lucrative fares, But the Europe airlines can not since the oil prices have increased so much.

Everything should return to regular standing soon, Wait a couple of years to see another big boom and more stable markets around the world.

So i think Gulf Air still has a chance, but they need to use the time wisely.

[Desert Diner]

I wish them luck.

Unfortunatley for GF, EY (aka GF2) is begining to siphon off from GF's more lucrative and captive market (Bahrain and the Eastern Provice).

This may not bode well for GF in the long run.

[Flygulfair]

EY is a new airline and does not have the rich heritage that GF does, Gf is quite well know in most european countries and worldwide, All Gf needs to do is get there name heard and remembered. They need to invest alot more in advertising.

[Cam32]

Heard and remembered for the right reasons. Hopefully.

Read some pretty depressing reviews in the last week or so. Customber service being the most obvious fault.

(wasn't this an XL thread) :8

[Panama Jack]

They need to invest alot more in advertising.

Hence, the sponsorship of the Queen's Park Rangers. Don't know much about football, and so I have never heard of the QPR before the sponsorship deal. Advertisement, yes. Question in my mind is, money wisely spent? :confused:

[Che Guevara]

PJ
If you find out owns QPR then all will be revealed....;)

Goal.com - Editorial - The Queens Park Rangers Revolution (http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=774944)

Chao

[GAGing in Bahrain]

Just saw on the financial blogs that AAR have been given UA's 737's to sell, perhaps GF may want a few for cheap?:p

[ironbutt57]

Given the United ALPA's report expressing concern over the maintenance of thr 737 fleet, chances are we might be